This document discusses personal learning networks (PLNs) for faculty development. It introduces PLNs and their potential for connecting faculty through open and social tools online. Key topics covered include a brief history of faculty development; limitations of traditional models; how PLNs focus on place, people, practice; examples of microblogging, social bookmarking and networking tools; and making learning visible and sharing information through enhanced PLNs. The document poses questions about how PLNs may shape faculty development and what skills/challenges they present.

1. Open,Connected,&SocialPersonal Learning NetworksFor Faculty DevelopmentBritt Watwood and William “Bud” Deihl

2. Who's Here?

3. Quick History of Faculty Development

4. Limitations???

7. Most web tools shown are under 5 years old. The so-called Digital Natives did not grow up with them.

9. Connected

10. Social

13. PLE = ?

19. Ple/Pln?

20. Place?

21. People?

22. Practice?

23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEls3tq5wIY

25. My PLN

26. My PLN

27. My PLN

28. My PLN

30. Micro-bloggingConnecting with others….Linking to resources Sharing live eventsSearching #hashtags

32. Followers Sharing Bookmarks

34. Making learning visibleEnhancing my PLN

35. Making learning visibleSharing with othersEnhancing my PLN

36. Making learning visibleSharing with othersSharing information provided by my PLNEnhancing my PLN

37. Making learning visibleSharing with othersSharing information provided by my PLNEnhancing my PLNAnd… Through Social Tools and Practices

40. Open,Connected,&Social

41. I am in ur faculties meeting PLNing

42. ?

45. Culture

46. How might the use of open, connected and social platforms shape faculty development?

47. What skills or practices hold the greatest potential?

48. What are key challenges?

49. Are there downsides to active faculty social presence on the web?Your Thoughts?